Optical Cable (Optical Cable) Change In Working Capital

: $1.03 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2024)

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Optical Cable's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $1.04 Mil.

Optical Cable's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2023 was $-1.83 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Optical Cable Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Optical Cable's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

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Optical Cable Annual Data

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Change In Working Capital

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2.62

0.56

-1.10

-2.76

-1.83

Optical Cable Quarterly Data
	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24
Change In Working Capital	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-1.82	-2.02	0.33	1.68	1.04

Optical Cable Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.03 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Fiscal Years Ended	January 31,	(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:	2014	2013	2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(566)	(614)	(796)
Inventories	(1,667)	(2,759)	(3,727)
Accounts payable	531	1,061	2,687
Accrued liabilities	103	271	(935)
Accrued income taxes	(1,224)	981	994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

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Optical Cable (Optical Cable) Business Description

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OCC:Germany

Address

5290 Concourse Drive, Roanoke, VA, USA, 24019

Website

https://www.occfiber.com

Optical Cable Corp manufactures tight-buffered fiber optic & copper data communication cables, data communication connectivity solutions for enterprise markets, and customized solutions for specialty use & harsh environments. Its products and services include designs and customized products for specialty applications and harsh environments, cabling, connectors, patch cords, assemblies, racks, cabinets, datacom enclosures, patch panels, faceplates, and multi-media boxes. The company supplies its products and services to industries such as the military, industrial, mining, petrochemical, broadcast, oil & gas, and others.

Executives

Randall H Frazier	director
Wilkin Neil D Jr	director, officer: President and CFO
Williamson John B Iii	director	PO BOX 13007, ROANOKE VA 24030
Nygren John A Jr	director	567 SEAFORD LANE, MATHEWS VA 23109
Craig H Weber	director
William Russell Reynolds	officer: SR VP OF SALES	106 DISTANT VIEW DRIVE, ASHEVILLE NC 28803
Tracy G Smith	officer: Chief Financial Officer
Luke J Huybrechts	director, officer: SVP Sales
Charles W Carson	officer: SVP Marketing & Strategy
Ted W Leonard	officer: VP Sales - USA
John M Holland	director